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Anaganaga Oka Raju Box Office Collection Day 2: early estimates show limited third-day figures

Telugu film Anaganaga Oka Raju, starring Naveen Polishetty and Meenakshi Chaudhary, released on 14 January 2026 during the Sankranthi festive season and had a strong opening weekend with total early India net collections of around Rs 13.15 cr over the first two days.

January 17, 2026 / 09:29 IST
Anaganaga Oka Raju
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  • Anaganaga Oka Raju earned 13.15 cr India net in its first two days.
  • Day 3 box office saw a sharp dip after the holiday weekend surge.
  • The film faces tough competition from multiple Sankranthi releases in 2026.

Anaganaga Oka Raju, a Telugu comedy-drama featuring Naveen Polishetty and Meenakshi Chaudhary, has completed three days at the Indian box office since its 14 January 2026 Sankranthi release. According to early tracking by Sacnilk, the film opened well over the weekend, amassing an estimated 13.15 cr India net across its first two days, but live figures for Day 3 currently show nominal reported earnings, as weekday collections traditionally slow down after the holiday surge.

As quoted by Sancnilk, though the exact India net collection for Day 3 isn’t fully compiled yet, the available live data indicates a sharp dip compared with the first two festive days, a common trend for films outside the full weekend. Analysts note that detailed final figures for Day 3 may still rise as late-night and multiple shows are accounted for by trade trackers.

Anaganaga Oka Raju was directed by Maari and produced by Suryadevara Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under the banners of Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas. The film’s ensemble includes notable Telugu actors, and it was positioned as a family-friendly entertainer for the Sankranthi season — typically a prime period for regional cinema box office performance.

While Sankranthi releases often draw strong holiday audiences, the midweek following three-day spikes can show regression, especially for films battling multiple big releases simultaneously. The Sankranthi season in 2026 has been particularly crowded, with several Telugu films competing for screen space and audience attention.

Also read: Anaganaga Oka Raju movie review: Naveen Polishetty’s one man show wins hearts

Early momentum from Days 1 and 2 suggests Anaganaga Oka Raju found an enthusiastic weekend audience, but sustaining that interest beyond the initial holiday influx will be crucial for its longer-term success. Observers will be closely watching audience word-of-mouth and weekday occupancy figures, as well as how the film performs relative to other festive releases in its second week.

Ragini Jaiswal
Ragini Jaiswal Entertainment journalist and content writer with 3+ years of experience covering Bollywood, lifestyle trends, and celebrity stories across leading digital platforms.
first published: Jan 16, 2026 08:16 am

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